Ryan Prete

The cybersecurity industry is primed to see the largest growth of any sector in the global economy in the coming years. The industry’s capabilities have rapidly evolved to address the ever-growing and complex landscape of digital threats. Initially, cybersecurity primarily relied on reactive measures, such as antivirus software and firewalls, designed to block known threats.

The cybersecurity sector has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few decades, evolving in response to the escalating cyber threat landscape, as the global economy increasingly revolves around the internet. With the proliferation of digital technologies, the demand for robust security measures has surged. Businesses, governments, and individuals alike have recognized the importance of safeguarding

In 2023, the global economy runs through the internet, a global interconnected network that boasts 5.3 billion users, or over 65% of the earth’s population. Chiefly through avenues of social media, the internet supplies endless opportunities for people to connect and share experiences. One of the most successful and well-known examples of this capability is

Welcome to our latest education blog on Digital Currencies. In our latest installment, we’ll analyze and break down the key differences between two mammoth cryptocurrencies–XRP and Bitcoin. Be sure to read our previous digital currency blogs, where we answer the question: What is a Digital Currency?, as well as our primer on What is Ripple

As the U.S. and other major nations continue to decrease their dependency on fossil fuels and shift towards a reliance on cleaner forms of energy, the rise of alternative energy resources, such as fusion energy, have gained significant prominence in recent years.  Fusion energy is a promising and environmentally friendly power source that seeks to

Welcome back to our blog series on digital currencies. Be sure to read our previous work, which answers What is a Digital Currency, and examines The Adoption and Use Cases of Digital Currencies. Today, we will analyze the future trends of digital currencies, and what could lay ahead in terms of evolution, implementation, and governmental

Ripple, a pioneering presence in the realm of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, holds a position of paramount significance in reshaping the landscape of global finance. Standing as a departure from conventional platforms, Ripple’s unique approach blends technological prowess with practicality, offering a unique solution to the challenges that traditional financial systems face. Through its distinctive consensus

Following our first digital currency blog post that answers the simple, yet complex question: What is digital currency? It’s time to delve into a topic that can seem endless: The adoption and use cases of digital currencies, which have changed the global economy in many ways, in turn becoming interwoven into the daily lives of

Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our educational blog series on initial public offerings. In our first blog, we examined the IPO process in great detail, discussing the alternative paths companies may take to list on a public stock exchange, the filings needed to launch an IPO, and much more. In our second

Welcome to the third installment of our educational blog series on initial public offerings. In our first blog, we examined the IPO process in great detail, discussing the alternative paths companies may take to list on a public stock exchange, the filings needed to launch an IPO, and much more. In our second installment, we

The landmark case between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has come to a close with Ripple securing a significant win. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Ripple’s premier token, XRP, does not classify as a security when sold to the general public. However, XRP’s sale to institutional investors, totaling $728.9 million,

Welcome to the second installment of our educational blog series on initial public offerings. In our first blog, we examined the IPO process in great detail, discussing the alternative paths companies may take to list on a public stock exchange, the filings needed to launch an IPO, and much more. In our latest blog we’ll

In the always-evolving world of cryptocurrency, Uphold has emerged as a trailblazing startup that has transformed the way investors manage, access, and trade digital assets. Uphold’s platform bridges the gap between traditional and decentralized finance, enabling users to effortlessly transact with a wide variety of digital currencies, commodities, metals, and traditional assets. In this article,

The Securities and Exchange Commission has—very publicly—filed a handful of separate lawsuits against different cryptocurrency firms which operate in the U.S. The Commission’s argument in each lawsuit is essentially the same: that the cryptocurrencies offered by the accused firms and exchanges are securities, not commodities, and should therefore be taxed and regulated as such. Lets

Every year, scores of companies list their shares on the public markets in hopes of raising capital, offering up pieces of their businesses to accredited and retail investors. Holding an IPO is a lengthy and time-consuming decision; it’s also an exclusive club, as not every business that wishes to go public gets their wish granted.

Artificial Intelligence technology has made incredible strides since its first understandings as a futuristic improbability some decades ago. Even since the turn of the millennium, artificial intelligence, or AI, now encompasses capabilities that are shaping everyday life of all sectors and corners of the macroeconomic economy.      What is the current state of AI?      Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is already the star sector of 2023. If an AI startup currently exists, there’s a fair chance that at least one venture capital firm has eyes on it. In the public markets, almost any AI-related company has seen its stock price soar over the past six months. In the private markets, VC and

Computer systems and models are advancing at what seems to be an unprecedented pace, taking on new capabilities that are evolving the way we think about artificial learning. Technology like facial recognition, social media optimization, and predictive analysis are just a few examples of machine learning, which is rapidly being integrated into all corners of